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Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Sony Xperia Go phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Go X Sony Xperia ZR (3G) 20Points
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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Xperia ZR (3G)} 20 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Xperia Go (ST27i)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core84%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (4.49GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+323 PPI96%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.55"30%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh76%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1305 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)25%
Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
ModelXperia ZR (3G)Xperia Go (ST27i)
Other model namesSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony DogoSony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date6/1/20137/1/2012
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.55" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ806432bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours5.5 hours
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Sweep panorama
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)0.89W/kg (head)
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